The Washington Redskins cut 22 players Saturday, trimming their roster to the NFL-mandated 53 players. Here’s a closer look at the final cuts (they'll be official at 4 p.m.; these are based on reporting by ESPN and the Washington Post):
Most significant move: Cutting defensive end Cullen Jenkins. A week ago he wasn’t anywhere near Washington, but the Redskins signed him Monday and then cut end Stephen Paea. The Redskins wanted to see what Jenkins had left and had him play in the fourth and final preseason game in rain-drenched Tampa. Though Jenkins made some plays behind the line and had a sack, it wasn’t enough. The problem was that Washington’s line includes a few players at a similar…
